Fall Practice Period 2026
Eightfold Path in Daily Life
Working With Koshin Sensei’s Untangled practices
with Ekai Joel Kreisberg
Six Week Online Seminar
October 16th - November 20th, 2026
Fridays, 12:00 pm ET - 1:00 pm ET (New York)
About This Seminar
Koshin Sensei, in his teachings on the Eightfold Path, offers a series of practices. In an effort to provide and embodied learning environment, Ekai Joel Kreisberg will be facilitating those interested in working with this material in their daily practice. In support of the Saturday dharma talks, this weekly seminar offers participants an opportunity to connect and discuss their growing understanding of the material presented, in a learning environment that fosters connection and support. The focus of the seminar will be how to integrate the Eightfold Path into daily practice by utilizing the practices found in Koshin Paley Ellison’s Untangle: Walking the EIghtfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion.
Course Outline
October 16th - Before Your Journey - Untangling
October 23rd - The practice of Right Understanding and Right Intention
October 30th - The practice of Right Speak and Right Action
November 6th - The practice of Right Work and Right Effort
November 13th - The practice of Right attention and Right Meditation
November 20th -
Classes will all be recorded and posted in the SBL Learning Platform.
“Zen is taking responsibility for wath we’re doing in the present moment. Taking responsibility in this way is something that many of us really don’t want to do. It’s scary, but it’s the road to freedom. ”
About Ekai Joel Kreisberg
Ekai continues to evolve his practice to incorporate a variety of Buddhist wisdom in his teachings. His commitment to compassionate action keeps offering endless opportunties for learning and growth.
“We need to understand ourselves, and when we do that, we go beyond ourselves. Understanding ourselves means we need to start right here with our bodies, our suffering, our meshugas, our trauma.”